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Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Astana - Award Contract

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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20 May 2025 at 06:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded the procurement process for the provision of security guarding services at the British Embassy Astana. This specific contract, categorised under "Security services" (CPV: 79710000), has been awarded following an open procedure, aiming to secure comprehensive guarding capabilities. The contract, with a value of £272,997.35, spans from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2028, reflecting the ongoing commitment to securing diplomatic locations. While the tender process has reached the award stage, began with a tender that concluded on 18th November 2024, GRUPP Chetyre LLP has been appointed as the successful supplier, with their active participation commencing on 25th February 2025.

The awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in security services. Companies similar to GRUPP Chetyre LLP, which is large-scale, are potentially well-suited to engage in such public procurement processes. While this contract has been awarded, SMEs involved in security or related fields could find similar tenders promising for expanding their reach and operations in the given geographical scope, which extends to the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Astana - Award Contract

Notice Description

Security Guarding Services for the British Embassy Astana

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76c84469-b701-44dd-88a6-272341a8f70c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4131e906-457b-4ff6-b137-2fd7e21194ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,997 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,997 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRUPP CHETYRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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